Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore delivers a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying process known as the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from reporting on international wars to board a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional filthy rich guests. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities with this innovative supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong even without a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has made the local kids anxious. Once Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet the lead actress manages to show the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a mole among the team from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
